GRE Set 1

abound

exist in large numbers or amounts.

amorphous

without a clearly defined shape or form.

belie

1. fail to give a true impression of something (of an appearance)

2. fail to fulfill or justify a claim/expectation

capricious

given to sudden changes in mood or behavior.

cerebral

1. of the cerebrum of the brain.

2. intellectual rather than emotional or physical.

congenial

1. pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one’s own (of a person)

2. pleasant or agreeable because suited to one’s taste or inclination (of a thing)

conspicuous

1. clearly visible

2. attracting notice or attention.

cursory

hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

daunting

seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating

deify

worship or regard as a god

didactic

in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing.

disseminate

spread something, especially information widely

feasible

possible to do easily or conveniently

flout

openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)